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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 36 repairs.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 162000 mi US $200 |
Rear driver side window regulator failed. |
| 175000 mi US $86 |
Repair windshield washer fluid pump |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
AC Expansion Valve replaced |
| 118000 mi US $450 |
bad window motor |
| 155900 mi US $300 |
Weak, shorted battery, caused sensitive system shutdowns. |
| 156000 mi US $40 |
heater blower regulator replaced Window, steering wheel and seats can not be moved anymore. Tried replacing control modules. No success. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 217000 mi US $100 |
A/C blows hot - used superseal to repair leak. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 135000 mi US $2500 |
Discovered the whole air conditioning unit (compressor, etc) needs to be replaced. Would cost >$5000 to fix. cost is just for analyzing issue. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 152400 mi US $400 |
Replaced blower motor regulator and blower motor with new design |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 209800 mi US $150 |
rear power door lock actuator was not working on one side. actuator was replaced and everything works well now. |
| 218300 mi US $872 |
The AC had been switching off at stoplights on hot days. The system was found to be low on refrigerant. It was evacuated and refilled. The function of the aux radiator fan was also checked |
| 219000 mi US $400 |
AC still not working after recharge. Found to be pressure sensor. The system has 3 sensors, this was the most expensive one. Sensor was replaced and system works perfectly now. |
| 252000 mi | The condenser failed, taking the compressor with it. Entire AC system needed replacing. That repair exceeded the value of the car, so I sold it. The whole car really started to fail at 250,000 miles. |
| 121000 mi US $1032 |
REPLACED THE CONDENSOR FAN AND CONTROL UNIT, RECHARGED SYSTEM. |
| 178000 mi | Third brake light stopped working. Mechanic checked power and connections, and corrected minor problem at no cost. |
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